Chung shed tears through the night upon revelation of the smear
In a recent turn of events, a controversy has arisen involving popular Taiwanese internet personality Chung Ming-hsuan, Taiwanese rapper Mannam PYC, and YouTuber Pa Chiung (also known as Wen Tzu-yu).
The controversy began when a video by Wen, who collaborates with Mannam PYC, was released, featuring an image of Chung during a segment where Strait Herald assistant director Lin Jingdong outlined strategies used to influence young Taiwanese. Chung's notoriety rose last year after a series of videos from a trip to China, where he repeatedly praised the infrastructure and described the country as "wonderful" and "safe."
However, Mannam PYC's video exposed allegations that Wen had doctorered footage to discredit Chung. Chen, the video producer, stated that Lin, the assistant director of the Strait Herald, does not know Chung Ming-hsuan. Chen expressed disagreement with Chung's views but opposed failing to verify information and "sending people to the guillotines."
Chung later stated that the backlash took a significant emotional and professional toll on him. He clarified that his visit to China was to better understand the community, as both sides of the Taiwan Strait share linguistic, cultural, and religious ties, adding that it was an exchange, not a pledge of loyalty to Beijing.
In response to the controversy, Wen stated that his YouTube series was intended to expose China's efforts to spread its "united front" rhetoric, and was not a personal attack on any YouTuber mentioned in the video. However, when Chen questioned the appropriateness of including Chung's image in the video, Wen allegedly replied: "I know how to influence opinions; this type of action requires one to be unscrupulous."
Chen Po-yuan, in the video, also claimed that Wen withheld the unaltered footage to "protect him and his family." In light of these revelations, Chen announced on YouTube that he was ending his collaboration with Wen, stating that Wen had become an extremist seeking to manipulate public opinion.
The Strait Herald, a newspaper based in the Chinese city of Xiamen, has not made any official statements regarding the controversy. The controversy has sparked intense debate among Taiwanese online, with some labelling Chung "motherland beauty," a term often used to criticise those perceived as pro-China.
As of now, the controversy remains unresolved, and further developments are expected as more information becomes available. This specific controversy might be either too recent, not widely reported in English-language sources, or not covered by the indexed web results. To stay updated on this developing story, it may be beneficial to follow news outlets in Taiwan, social media accounts of the individuals involved, or fan/community forums related to these figures.
- The controversy involving Chung Ming-hsuan, Mannam PYC, and Pa Chiung (Wen Tzu-yu) has led to a heated debate on social media, with netizens discussing the allegations against Wen's editing practices and Chung's views towards China.
- Amidst the controversy, celebrities like Chen Po-yuan have voiced their opinions on social media platforms, expressing concerns about manipulation of public opinion and the importance of fact-checking.
